綏 (suī) - To pacify & to soothe

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suī ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

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綏 · suī

To pacify;

to soothe;

to appease;

also refers to a type of ancient ceremonial tassel or ornament.

To pacifyto sootheto appease

Usage highlights

Pacify and appeaseCeremonial tasselSoothing policyPacification campaignAppease the peopleCalm and peaceful

Synonyms

  • 安— peaceful; to calm
  • 抚— to soothe; to pacify
  • 靖— to pacify; to quiet

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos; to disturb
  • 扰— to disturb; to harass

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The government sought to pacify the region (绥靖).
  • He wore a ceremonial tassel (绥带) at the ritual.
  • The policy aimed to appease the neighboring state (绥抚政策).
  • She spoke in a soothing tone (绥声).

Collocations

  • Pacify and appease(绥靖)
  • Ceremonial tassel(绥带)
  • Soothing policy(绥抚)
  • Pacification campaign(绥剿)
  • Appease the people(绥民)
  • Calm and peaceful(绥安)

Idioms

  • To appease and pacify(绥靖安抚)
  • With dignified composure(垂绥饮清露)
  • To soothe from afar(柔远绥怀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, '绥' was used in rituals and ceremonies, often referring to ornaments on headdresses or banners.
  • The character carries connotations of peaceful governance and diplomatic appeasement, as seen in historical terms like '绥靖' (appeasement).
  • It appears in classical texts describing the demeanor and regalia of nobility and officials.

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